Whistler golf trip a 'major' experience

A ‘MAJOR’ EXPERIENCE

Photograph by: Tourism Whistler

I’m not sure about you, but I have no shortage of buddies who think every time they tee it up they’re four hours away from their lowest score and from taking a few dollars out of my pocket. Our favorite “buddies” road trip is to Whistler, and if we get to play all four courses, it is deemed a “major” event, when the toonies, insults and swing suggestions are magnified to epic proportions.

Golf Digest rates Whistler the number one golf resort in Canada, and these world-class facilities are perfect for every skill level and every budget, especially when you purchase a Golf Whistler Passport. For only $449 you get one round at all four courses and additional rounds at $99 all summer long.

Day One of our “major” begins at the Whistler Golf Club. This is a great course for our opening round, The Arnold Palmer design allows a few stray tee shots and they have new greens that will make any high-handicapper look like a pro. Whistler GC also offers nine-hole rates and even five holes after 5 p.m., so your first round doesn't necessarily require you to call in sick the next day with golfer’s elbow.

Day Two begins with an early morning 25-minute drive to Pemberton, to the base of the majestic Mount Currie, and to the gates of Big Sky Golf Club. Rated one of B.C.’s best courses, Big Sky is always in fantastic condition and is truly pure golf, with numerous memorable holes including the par three 5th, where it’s not unusual to see wildlife catching breakfast from the Green River (including the odd bear ̶ which is hopefully on the other side).

Day Three is a double header, which is easy since these courses are only five minutes apart. First it’s the majestic Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club. This spectacular Robert Trent Jones designed course is playing beautifully right now, and it’s a course that requires your camera to be accessible at all times, either for the views of the surrounding peaks or the wildlife that might want to “play thru.”

Next it’s off to Nicklaus North for lunch on their fantastic patio and the perfect end to the road trip, playing the course that Jack built. With special treats like valet bag service and a fantastic hot dog at the turn, “Nick North” is always in great shape, and playing incredible holes like 17 reminds me, and my sandbagging buddies, how lucky we are to have these four world-class courses in our own backyard.

I’m not sure about you, but I have no shortage of buddies who think every time they tee it up they’re four hours away from their lowest score and from taking a few dollars out of my pocket. Our favorite “buddies” road trip is to Whistler, and if we get to play all four courses, it is deemed a “major” event, when the toonies, insults and swing suggestions are magnified to epic proportions.

Golf Digest rates Whistler the number one golf resort in Canada, and these world-class facilities are perfect for every skill level and every budget, especially when you purchase a Golf Whistler Passport. For only $449 you get one round at all four courses and additional rounds at $99 all summer long.

Day One of our “major” begins at the Whistler Golf Club. This is a great course for our opening round, The Arnold Palmer design allows a few stray tee shots and they have new greens that will make any high-handicapper look like a pro. Whistler GC also offers nine-hole rates and even five holes after 5 p.m., so your first round doesn't necessarily require you to call in sick the next day with golfer’s elbow.

Day Two begins with an early morning 25-minute drive to Pemberton, to the base of the majestic Mount Currie, and to the gates of Big Sky Golf Club. Rated one of B.C.’s best courses, Big Sky is always in fantastic condition and is truly pure golf, with numerous memorable holes including the par three 5th, where it’s not unusual to see wildlife catching breakfast from the Green River (including the odd bear ̶ which is hopefully on the other side).

Day Three is a double header, which is easy since these courses are only five minutes apart. First it’s the majestic Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club. This spectacular Robert Trent Jones designed course is playing beautifully right now, and it’s a course that requires your camera to be accessible at all times, either for the views of the surrounding peaks or the wildlife that might want to “play thru.”

Next it’s off to Nicklaus North for lunch on their fantastic patio and the perfect end to the road trip, playing the course that Jack built. With special treats like valet bag service and a fantastic hot dog at the turn, “Nick North” is always in great shape, and playing incredible holes like 17 reminds me, and my sandbagging buddies, how lucky we are to have these four world-class courses in our own backyard.

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